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COVID-19 Scams Target The Business Community

PYMNTS

government's inability to curb the risk of fraud that emerged during the first round of PPP funding. According to the WSJ, nearly 1,500 firms are facing allegations of fraud after receiving a combined $2 billion in federal stimulus aid, while an additional 432 companies are said to have laid off staff after receiving their PPP loans.

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How fraudsters target different generations

Independent Banker

Financial fraud and cyber attacks aren’t a one-age-fits-all scenario. We look at community banks’ options for fighting this type of crime. Community banks can find ways to mitigate age-related fraud through technology, as well as by educating their customers of their particular risks. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Simultaneously the bank invested in Paladin Fraud, Trabian Technology, and Chartwell Compliance to provide compliance and risk management solutions in the complex and connected web of fintech partnerships. Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash. Like how does that play into our communities? 82% to over 2.3%

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Stripe Teardown: How The $35B Payments Company Plans To Supercharge Online Retail

CB Insights

Stripe’s early success in acquiring customers was largely due to its mass appeal to the developer community. Fraud prevention tools. Additionally, the company must underwrite risk, and is on the hook in the event of fraud or returned items. Funding, valuation, and investors. Leadership and board members. Virtual card issuance.

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Fintech Fundings: 36 Companies Raise $480 Million Week Ending March 18

Fintech Labs Insights

Emailage raised an undisclosed sum for its fraud prevention technology keyed off email address. HQ: Chicago, Illinois. Community platform for investors. Fraud solutions based on email addresses. Tax preparation technology. Tags: Consumers, tax prep, personal financial management. Alt-lender to students.

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242 Startup Failure Post-Mortems

CB Insights

Fresco’s head of community marketing, Johnathan Hamiter, began sending employees private Slack messages saying funding seemed “pretty bleak” and encouraging them to look for other jobs. Imzy was created by former Reddit employees Dan McComas and Jessica Moreno as a safer, friendlier version of the popular community site. Around 4 p.m.,

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